Expert IT Security Engineer

About the role:

Barry Callebaut Digital (BC Digital) is on a mission to lead the digital revolution in the chocolate industry, and we're looking for an Expert Security Engineer Infrastructure, dedicated to protecting Barry Callebaut's IT environment while focusing on maintaining robust defenses against cyber threats through network and endpoint security measures. Reporting to the Director of IT Security, you will monitor cloud security and patch management for consistent performance, preventing vulnerabilities of software across Barry Callebaut. In addition, you will act as an expert but also communicate in a very effective and easy-to-understand manner and incorporate strategic goals, (regulatory) requirements, external trends, and threats and risks that must be addressed into our controls and associated working processes, technologies, skills, and procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing the vision for IT Security, aligning with the overall Security Strategy
• Mentor junior engineers and foster innovation
• Architect and implement complex IT Security solutions
• Implement and monitor network security measures and controls
• Design and implement a layered security approach, including network security measures, endpoint security, and cloud security
• Provide day-to-day 3rd-level support for solutions in the scope of IT Infrastructure Security 
• Gather requirements and pinpoint process and system enhancements incl. IT security best practices
• Support the implementation of policies and systems to protect our IT environment
• Assist in the development of documentation, subject training, and other knowledge material on infrastructure security
• Collaborate effectively with a globally operating team across multiple time zones to achieve shared goals and drive project success
   

About you:

• Degree in IT/technology, data, business administration, or infrastructure security in a comparable field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience.
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure security, and layered security approaches (incl. network security measures, endpoint security, and cloud security).
• CISSP, CompTIA+ Security, or other relevant security-related certifications are highly appreciated.
• Proficient in English.
• Excellent knowledge in the areas of:
  • Network Security (E.g. Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet, others).
  • Secure Internet Access Gateways (E.g. Checkpoint Harmony, Permieter81, Zscaler, others).
  • Endpoint Detection and Response – EDR (E.g. Carbonblack, MS Defender, others).
  • Identity Solutions (E.g. Okta, PingIdentity, MS Entra AD, Radius, others).
• Cloud Security (E.g. Microsoft Azure, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel).
• Good knowledge of endpoint Management (E.g. MS Intune, others).
• Independent and self-driven personality, taking responsibility and owning tasks.
• The ability to bring people together and mobilize individuals to pursue a joint agenda.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and draw insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to learn and try new technologies and topics.

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.